New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 41 > Article 13 – Governmental Immunity
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| § 41-13-1 | Short title |
| § 41-13-2 | Definitions |
| § 41-13-3 | Governmental civil immunity established |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 41 > Article 13 - Governmental Immunity
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.